The school was inspected by Ofsted in October, 2022. We are now pleased to announce that the school was judged to be ‘Good’ in all areas. As a school, we are so proud of the way that staff, children and parents contributed to this fantastic result. Well done!

“Pupils enjoy being at this school. They say, ‘Everyone is welcome here.’ Pupils who
are new to the school are quick to settle and make friends. This is because pupils
are very caring and supportive of each other. They work and play together well.”

Ofsted report, 2022

Find out more about the report here.

In school we are taking part in a project that is looking at the nature in our local environment. We have completed questionnaires and will be taking part in workshops and assemblies. To strt the project, Class 4 set up a camera in our wildlife area. It is infer red, so it can take pictures at night. Every time something moves across the screen, it takes a photo. What can you see on these pictures?…

On 16th December, 2021, we held our very own Ferryhill Station Primary School Lumiere! Each class prepared a light display and recorded Christmas songs to accompany it. There was a great turn out, with lots of parents and children looking at our Christmas celebration. Merry Christmas everyone!

This week (by Friday 15th January) is the final week to apply for your child’s school place for Reception. Find out how to apply at https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-primary-school-place . Please contact the school if you have any problems with this.

Please find attached our brochures for Nursery and Reception classes

• Our Early Years provision
• Starting Nursery Brochure (Ferryhill Station Primary) Sept 2021
• Starting Reception Brochure (Ferryhill Station Primary) Sept 2021

Government announces schools must close from Tuesday 5th January 2021

I am sure that you have heard that our Prime Minister has announced that all schools must close to most children as from 5th January 2021. As a school we had already made the choice to provisionally shut the school for 2 weeks after opening on Monday 4th January. This closure will now be extended as per the Government advice.

Provision for Key Worker and vulnerable children will commence on Tuesday 5th January and all parents/carers have been contacted about this. If you need this childcare provision then please contact the school office as soon as possible.

Teachers will be organising home learning which will also commence on Wednesday 6th January. It is the expectation that children will join face to face sessions with their teachers through Microsoft TEAMs. We have previously gathered information about children who have access to a suitable device for this sort of remote learning and children who have access to the internet. School has a limited supply of equipment to loan out. Families can pick up teaching packs (resources/books) and devices from 11am on Tuesday 5th January.

On Friday 13th November 2020 the school celebrated Children in Need. The children, and staff, were asked to come to school dressed in colourful or spotty clothes and bring in £1. They took part in classroom activities such as Joe Wicks exercise, Pudsey maths code breakers and making their own face mask.

Durham County Council have developed a helpful flowchart detailing what action to take under current Government guidance should your child fall ill. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.

Can my child go to school today Flowchart

 What do you need to know?

HEALTH and education experts are offering help and advice to parents on when they can safely send their child to school.

County Durham Care Partnership, which brings together NHS organisations, Durham County Council and other providers to deliver improved, joined up health and social care services, has created an easy-read chart to help parents who are unsure if their child should stay at home or go to class.

Flow Chart

Our picnic and sports morning turned into a picnic and sports afternoon after the true English weather let us down! The children were in great spirits and enjoyed taking part in all of the activities that the ‘Green Eggs and Ham’ Bubble (Y3/5/6 children) had created. And afterwards, what better than a drink and a snack to round it off. Well done everyone!